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    Belt squeeling 5.7 tbi merc

    Hey everyone, my winter project rinker 232 has been doing great. Having an issue with a squeeling belt I can't seem to get rid of, may have found some info on it but wanting to see if anyone has heard of it. It's a 99 5.7 tbi bravo 3 OL376735. It's a serpentine belt. Replaced the belt, didn't...
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    mercruiser engine cover installation

    Have a dumb question. The engine cover that goes on top of the aircleaner, is there a nut between the air cleaner and cover or does the cover rest directly on cleaner?
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    Can you limit how far the outdrive trims up when using the trailer switch?

    Got my boat all back together and made it on the river. However I noticed that my outdrive will not stop and hits the back platform of the boat when I raise it with the trailer switch. I did install new trim tabs, I have those set correctly but the port one only stops it with the trim tab. If...
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    Can not get alignment tool to go into coupler

    This boat is being very stubborn. Some history, I just bought ot this winter. It is a 99 rinker 232 with a 5.7 and bravo 3. Bought it with a cracked engine. Took it apart, found a worn gimble ring, found soft wood in the transom, found a cracked manifold...etc.. Well all that has been fixed...
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    mercruiser torque spec for steering cylinder to transom plate?

    Can't seem to find the spec for the two large bolts (1 1/8" If I recall correctly) that hold the power steering cylinder to the transom plate. does anyone know? Thanks. 99 5.7 bravo 3 btw.
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    I need a product list for my transom repair

    Hey everyone, I'm starting the transom repair on my i/o Rinker that had rotten wood. Got the wood out, got a new piece of marine plywood cut and almost ready. I need a run down on what supplies I should order. Called a few places but no real good info....tech support people were supposed to call...
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    First time replacing transom wood

    Hello everyone. I have a '99 Rinker 232 open bow that I bought a few months ago for a project. Had a cracked 5.7. Removed engine, also removed transom assembly to replace the gimble ring that had some slop in it. Rebuilt the transom assembly, went to torque it back into place , and the transom...
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    question on transom plate part numbers

    I have to replace my transom plate. The pn on mine is 44116 c5. I've fpund a few of those exact part numbers, as well as 44116 c1, c2 and so on. Also have seen 44117a8 which looks similar. Mine is for a bravo 3. Are all these interchangeable? Tia
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    replacing manifolds and tisers, can I convert to dry joint?

    Have a 99 rinker 232 5.7 bravo 3. Decided to replace manifolds and risers on the new engine I'm about to install. Since I'm replacing , should I convert to dryjoint? Is it worth it? Does anything else need to be changed or will they simply just bolt into place like the old manifolds and risers?
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    trying to figure out what went wrong

    Bought a 99 rinker 232 5.7 bravo 3 that needs an engine, got everything out, bought a new Engine. Would like to figure out what went wrong before i install the new engone. Having a hard time trying to figure out why the engine in the boat went bad. The previous owner said that shop he took it to...
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    is there a way to tell if manifolds and risers are good?

    Got the engine out of the boat I bought. Both manifolds had water sitting in them. Can not see any cracks. looks like it was coming from the gasket area . I will try to upload a picture. Would like to reuse them. They have 500 hours on them and never seen salt water.
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    gimble ring...replace or repair?

    Hey everyone, I'm working on the boat I just bought. It's a 99 rinker 232 with a 5.7 and bravo 3. Anyways, I bought it knowing it needed a new engine. Just got one from michiganmotorz.com. Great place to deal with so far...haven't installed it yet. I noticed some side to side play in the...
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    Camshaft upgrade on a 5.7 w/tbi

    Sorry for another thread, but I've decided on what longblock I'm going to use in the '99 Rinker 232 BR I just bought with a cracked 5.7 TBI. GOing to get a GM Goodwrench 5.7 vortec. Before I throw it in there, I'm thinking of upgrading the cam. Been researching on here and elsewhere. Thinking of...
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    How is your Rapido engine doing? Reviews?

    Bought a boat that needs an engine. Looking to replace the 99 5.7 that's in there. Was originally thinking of building my own, but saw some of the prices out there, especially for rapido, and can't do it myself for that. Looks like they get decent reviews. The no core and fair shipping costs...
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    What engine block for a '99 5.7 EFI?

    Just bought a new project boat. '99 Rinker 232 br. This one needs a new engine. It has a 5.7 efi w/ a bravo 3. Looks to me to be the 96+ 5.7 from the GM trucks. Is this correct? Pretty sure the heads are. Would like to find a decent core to start a rebuild on. Thanks!! Plan to do a rebuild, use...
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    How does a mercruiser factory efi (1999 5.7) respond to engine modifications?

    Thinking of buying a boat that needs an engine. I did this three years ago and made out pretty good on the deal. Sold that boat, now going bigger. Anyways, the boat has a mercruiser 5.7 efi with a bravo 3. The block is junk. Thinking about doing a new 350 but porting the heads and adding...
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    Edelbrock 1409 vs edelbrock 350-9909

    I need to replace the Weber on my 4.3lx. I see jegs and summit offer a 1409 and a 350-9909 which appears to be a factory reman 1409. There is about a $50 difference in price. Am I correct on the 350-9909 being the same?
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    Need a little help with a stumbling 4.3 merc

    I have a 95 maxum 2000sr with a 4.3lx alpha 1. It has a 4 barrel Weber. Boat has a bad hesitation when you give it throttle. It's never been right since I've owned it for the last three years. I've rebuilt the carb, tried every accelerator pump adjustment possible, compression test on all...
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    Engine bogs at 3100-3300 rpm, 3/4 throttle

    Here is what happens, when I hit 3100 to 3300 rpm or 3/4 throttle, the engine bogs. If I'm by myself or if 1 heavier person is in front and nobody is in back, the bog is almost eliminated. It is still there but it isn't too bad. Now, if I have a lot of weight in the boat, the bog gets worse. It...
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    Rebuilding Carter/Weber 4bbl...question about discharge ball and weight/spring

    Hey all, I'm rebuilding the carb on my '95 Maxum 2000sr with a 4.3LX and a Carter/Weber 9600s carb. Long story short, I bought this boat in a million parts with a cracked block. I built a new 4.3 short block last year, have about 100 trouble free hours since. When I got the boat, it came with a...
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